2nd Class Engineer Maintenance Co-Ordinator/Lead Hand

Enwave • Toronto, ON

4d • $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Lead Hand will be to lead the maintenance team while ensuring all equipment and machinery is functioning properly and performing at levels meeting all health and safety standards and is ready to be used if production demand deems it necessary (ready-to-go state). Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the Simcoe Street Steam Plant, and other duties as directed by the Chief Engineer.

Requirements

• Hold a 2nd Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario or be actively working toward a 2nd Class certificate with a minimum of three (3) SOPEEC examinations written.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the operation and preventative maintenance of a chiller plant or comparable district energy facility is MUST.
• In accordance with TSSA regulations, work as Acting Chief Engineer during the absence or vacation of the Chief Engineer, assuming full responsibility for plant operations, regulatory compliance, and health and safety management on site.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of 4th intake /Deep Lake water cooling systems, including heat exchanger isolation, CIP procedures, and intake screening equipment.
• Familiarity with steam turbine generator operation and associated auxiliary systems (lube oil, governors, steam seals, condensate recovery).
• Understanding of Ontario electricity market structures, including Global Adjustment, IESO demand response programs, and peak demand curtailment strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), with the ability to create spreadsheets, maintenance logs, and operational templates; experience with BAS/SCADA or CMMS platforms is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent verbal and written communication; trustworthy, respectful, and able to foster positive working relationships with contractors, suppliers, inspectors, staff, and customers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across mechanical, electrical, and control systems in a chiller plant environment.
• Ability to assess and prioritize effectively in emergencies or abnormal operating situations.
• Hard working, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks, planning, organizing, and making sound operational decisions.
• Hold a valid Ontario driver's license.
• Attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and positive conduct are required and expected in this leadership role.

Nice To Haves

• experience with BAS/SCADA or CMMS platforms is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of simcoe chiller plant and associated district energy systems, including large centrifugal chillers (dual drive, steam driven and electric driven, steam turbine generators, primary and secondary pumping systems, heat exchangers, deep lake cooling system and 4th intake lake water cooling infrastructure, hot water plant and boilers.
• Oversee steam turbine generator (TG) operation, including startup/shutdown sequencing, load management, and coordination with the utility for grid-connected generation.
• Participate in Global Adjustment (GA) management and demand response programs, including monitoring Class A/B designation thresholds, executing load GA strategies during peak events, and maintaining accurate records for IESO reporting and reconciliation.
• Lead by example to promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with applicable regulations and company safety policies.
• Ensure the annual maintenance program and work orders are completed on schedule, with appropriate records maintained in the CMMS and regulatory logbooks.
• Organize and monitor daily and weekly work schedules, balancing operational demands with planned maintenance activities.
• Order materials and spare parts and maintain proper inventory levels to support reliable plant operation.
• Liaise directly with service contractors, suppliers, insurance and government inspectors, and customers in a professional manner consistent with a leadership role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees